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Senior Occupational Therapist (Adult Disabilities)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Disability Services
Location: Longford
Contract Type: Senior Occupational Therapist: Full-time 1 year agency contract

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist, passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities?

A well supported HSE disability team in Longford is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their team.

If you are you looking for an opportunity for growth and development in your occupational therapy career, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a well established, adult intellectual disability team in Longford.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine clients’ needs, strengths, and goals.
  • Develop and implement personalised intervention plans to enhance independence, daily living skills, and community participation.
  • Utilise evidence-based occupational therapy techniques to address sensory, motor, and cognitive challenges.
  • Provide clinical leadership in OT-related matters, ensuring quality and safety in service delivery.
  • Offer mentorship and clinical supervision to junior therapists and therapy assistants.
  • Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other professionals to support clients in reaching their full potential.

Essential Requirements:

  • CORU-registered Occupational Therapist.
  • For the Senior grade position, a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience, with at least one year in adult disability services.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and service users.
  • Experience in mentoring or supervising junior staff is desirable.
  • Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential for this community-based role.

Summary:

  • Competitive salary aligned with the HSE pay scale.
  • Ongoing professional development with access to training and CPD opportunities.
  • Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
  • A fulfilling role where your expertise and dedication truly make a difference.

Next Steps:

If you’re an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to join an Adult Disability Team, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Charlene Cooke at or call +353 89 9455139 today.

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)


Job Title: Staff grade Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full Time, agency contract
Location: Inchicore Primary care centre

Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a Primary Care team in Inchicore Primary Care Centre, with some sessions in Ballyfermot Primary Care Centre.

If you are an Occupational Therapist looking to grow your career in paediatrics, this role offers excellent learning opportunities, strong clinical support, and meaningful work within the community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist to gain experience within a child centred, multidisciplinary team, working alongside experienced clinicians who are committed to support, training, and professional development.

Overview

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of a Primary Care multidisciplinary team delivering child-centred assessment and intervention services for children aged 9 years and older.

You will support children presenting with a variety of developmental, sensory, physical, and emotional needs, helping them achieve greater independence in everyday activities.

This service offers a genuinely supportive environment where Occupational Therapists are encouraged to develop their clinical skills while working with a diverse paediatric caseload.

You will join a friendly and experienced Multidisciplinary team, who provide strong peer support, supervision, and collaborative learning.

This role is ideal for an Occupational therapist who wants to develop their paediatric assessment and intervention skills while making a real difference in the lives of children and their families within the community.

Summary:

  • HSE-aligned salary with increments
  • Comprehensive clinical induction and onboarding
  • Access to HSE training programmes relevant to the role
  • Regular clinical supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapy Manager
  • Strong peer support from an experienced OT team
  • Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary Primary Care team
  • Excellent opportunity to develop paediatric clinical skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for children with developmental and functional needs
  • Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans
  • Deliver clinic-based therapy sessions, school visits, home visits, and group interventions
  • Support children presenting with Autism, DCD, ADHD, intellectual disability, physical disability, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Primary Care team including Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and Public Health Nurses
  • Liaise with parents, teachers, SNAs, and community professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care
  • Provide education, practical strategies, and therapy supports for families and schools
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE, CORU, and local policies
  • Participate in team meetings, service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Engage in ongoing supervision, CPD, and reflective practice

Candidate Requirements

  • Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • CORU Registration as an Occupational Therapist (Essential)
  • Experience or a strong interest in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Knowledge of developmental milestones, sensory processing, handwriting interventions, and functional skill development
  • Experience with DCD assessments, neurodivergence, autism, CAMHS or paediatric disability services desirable
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisation and time-management abilities
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Access to a car is not essential, however candidates should be comfortable travelling occasionally between Inchicore and Ballyfermot centres via public transport.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Adult Disabilities)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Disability Services
Location: Longford
Contract Type: Senior Occupational Therapist: Full-time 6-month agency contract

Contract Type: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist: Full-time, 6-month agency contract
Salary: In line with HSE Pay Scales

Are you an Occupational Therapist passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities?

A well supported HSE disability team in Longford is recruiting passionate Occupational Therapist to join their team.

If you are you looking for an opportunity for growth and development in your occupational therapy career, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist and a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join an adult intellectual disability team in Longford.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine clients’ needs, strengths, and goals.
  • Develop and implement personalised intervention plans to enhance independence, daily living skills, and community participation.
  • Utilise evidence-based occupational therapy techniques to address sensory, motor, and cognitive challenges.
  • Provide clinical leadership in OT-related matters, ensuring quality and safety in service delivery.
  • Offer mentorship and clinical supervision to junior therapists and therapy assistants.
  • Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other professionals to support clients in reaching their full potential.

Essential Requirements:

  • CORU-registered Occupational Therapist.
  • For the Senior grade position, a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience, with at least one year in adult disability services.
  • For the Staff grade position, a minimum of one-year post-qualification experience, with at least one year in adult disability services.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and service users.
  • Experience in mentoring or supervising junior staff is desirable.
  • Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential for this community-based role.

Summary:

  • Competitive salary aligned with the HSE pay scale.
  • Ongoing professional development with access to training and CPD opportunities.
  • Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
  • A fulfilling role where your expertise and dedication truly make a difference.

Next Steps:

If you’re an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to join an Adult Disability Team, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Charlene Cooke at or call +353 89 9455139 today.

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